FX Wake Up Call 16 May ’25
Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo delivered two pivotal statements yesterday, signalling positive developments for South Africa’s economic landscape. He expressed […]
FX Wake Up Call 15 May ’25
Today, investors will have plenty of economic data to navigate, both in South Africa and abroad. Locally, March mining production
FX Wake Up Call 14 May ’25
South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepened in Q1, with the official rate climbing to 32.9% from 31.9% in Q4 2024, while
Unemployment – Q1 ’25
What does this mean Interestingly, the recent trend of growing informal sector employment compared to formal sector employment continued in Q1
Complacency in markets over US-China tariffs
Why does this matter to me? Equity markets worldwide rejoiced yesterday at the agreement between the US and China to
FX Wake Up Call 13 May ’25
Today, the local data card will be headlined by Q1 unemployment numbers. Recall that SA’s official unemployment rate improved to
Financial Markets : 12 May ’25
In this week’s report ZAR Insight – ZAR resilience still on display, although USD is finding a fresh footing Fixed
FX Wake Up Call 12 May ’25
South Africa kicks off the week with a wave of encouraging developments that will bolster market confidence. Chief among these,
Trade deal prospects see reduced market volatility
Why does this matter to me? The past week was the least volatile on global financial markets in many weeks.
Recap & Outlook : 12 May ’25
Why does this matter to me? Domestic data continues to point to the reality of weak growth and ongoing deindustrialisation.